Akkalkos - Sindkhede, Dhule

Akkalkos is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Suray serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akkalkos village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkalkos is 526151. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.8 hectares and falls under the 425406 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Akkalkos village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Akkalkos

As per Census 2011, Akkalkos village has a total population of 740 people, consisting of 376 males and 364 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 534 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akkalkos are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population740376364
Child Population (0–6 yrs)985048
Scheduled Castes (SC)391722
Scheduled Tribes (ST)534271263
Literate Population413249164
Illiterate Population327127200

Nearby Villages of Akkalkos

Akkalkos is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonewadiNorth-West1.40 km
UparpidEast1.93 km
NewadeNorth-West2.54 km
VarsusWest2.80 km
RudawaliNorth2.85 km
SulwadeSouth3.12 km
GidhadeSouth-East3.45 km
VarpadeNorth-West3.70 km
BaladeEast4.50 km
PatanSouth-West4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akkalkos

Public transport in the Akkalkos is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Akkalkos is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Akkalkos is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkalkos

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akkalkos village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Akkalkos

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akkalkos village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Akkalkos

Where is Akkalkos located?

Akkalkos village is located in Sindkhede Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akkalkos?

The Gram Panchayat of Akkalkos is Suray.

What is the pincode of Akkalkos?

The pincode of Akkalkos is 425406.

What is the population of Akkalkos?

Akkalkos has a total population of 740, including 376 males and 364 females.

How many households are there in Akkalkos?

There are 169 households in Akkalkos.

What is the literacy rate in Akkalkos?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akkalkos is 55.81%. Male literacy is 66.22% and female literacy is 45.05%.